Apartment Guide

For more information, please visit the website listed with the apartment of interest. The apartments are numbered and listed without any particular order.

Please note that these off-campus options are not affiliated with the University of Colo- rado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and that the UCCS International Affairs does not endorse any of these apartments.

This Apartment Guide is meant to serve as a guide for further research. Rental prices are current as of May 19, 2017, but subject to change.

Rosemont at Shadow Mountains

220 Shadow Ridge Grove (877)318-7642 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 http://www.rosemontatshadowmountain.com/ (Near Nevada and Garden of the Gods) Call for Details Less than a mile from campus

Community Amenities Include: Activities Coordinator, Welcoming Clubhouse, Playground Areas, Swimming Pool, Public Transportation, 24-Hour Emergency Mainte- nance, BBQ Area with Grills, Computer Center with Internet, 24 Hour Emergency Mainte- nance, Basketball Court Champions at Norwood 4505 Dublin Boulevard (888)406-8582 Colorado Springs, CO 80923 www.championsatnorwood.com/ (Near Dublin and Austin Bluffs) $1,022 (1 BR) - $1,418 (3 BR) Approx. 6 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Basketball Court, Jogging Trail, Infinity Edge Swimming Pool, Pet Stations, Mountain Views, Playground, Grilling Pavilion, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Business Center, Storage Units

Pine Bluffs 6470 Timber Bluff Pt (719)260-0184 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 http://www.pinebluffsapartments.com/ (Near Dublin and Rangewood) $995 (1 BR) - $1,495 (3 BR) Approx. 5 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Swimming Pool and Spa, Sauna, Fitness Center, Basketball Court, Indoor Racquetball Court, Playground, Close to Cottonwood Creek Park

Windtree Apartments

2530 Paragon Dr (719)548-1166 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.windtreeapartmenthomes.com/ (Off Academy and Vickers ) $950 (Studio) - $1,195 (2 BR) Approx. 4 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: 24 Hour Fitness Center, 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance, Swimming Pool, Walk to Library, Business Center, Hot Tub Year-Round, Sauna, Pet Friendly, Backs up to Community Park Resort at University Park

4675 Alta Point (877)215-5244 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.universityparkco.com/ (At Academy and Montebello) Call for Details Approx. 3 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Clubhouse, Corporate Suites Available, Fitness Center, Garages, Close to Park, Pet Friendly, Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Sauna, WiFi Available, Business Center

Resort at University Park

5400 N. Nevada Ave (888)674-8259 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.adveniratthevillage.com/ (Near Dublin and Nevada) $1,009 (1BR) - $1,367 (3BR) Less than 1 mile from campus

Community Amenities Include: Bike Trail, Clubhouse, Jogging Trails, Outdoor Hot Tub, Elevators, Business Center, Fitness Center, Volleyball Court, Walk to Bus Line, Heated Pool and Spa

The Village at Woodland Hills

2880 Woodland Hills Drive (719)428-4278 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 http://www.woodlandhillsco.com/ (Near Union and Woodmen) $995 (1BR) - $1,407 (2BR) Less than 4 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Club House, Fitness Center, Close to Park, Pet Friendly, Playground, Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Tennis Court, Basketball Court, Business Center, Volleyball Court, BBQ and Picnic Areas T h e L o d ge s 5877 N. Nevada Ave (719)425-2517 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.thelodgesofcoloradosprings.com (Close to UCCS Campus, Shuttle Stop) Call for Details (Individual Leases) Less than 2 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Roommate Matching Available, Cable & Internet included, Dog Park, Study Areas, Lounges, Media/Gaming room, Com- puter Lab / Business Center, Outdoor Grill, Fireplace, Sauna, Steam Room, Workout Facility

The Lookout on Cragmor

10 Cragmor Village Rd. (719)599-0600 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 thelookoutoncragmor.com (Just off of campus) Call for Details (Individual Leases) Less than 1 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Onsite Maintenance and Management, 24 Hour Fitness Cen- ter, Brand New Community, Walking Distance to UCCS Cam- pus, Controlled Access to Building, Roommate Matching Avail- able, High Speed Internet & Cable

Grand Centennial

5225 Zachary Grove (719)262-8000 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 www.grandcentennialapartments.com/ (Near Centennial and Garden of the Gods) $973 (1BR) - $1908 (3 BR) Less than 4 miles from campus

Community Amenities Include: Clubhouse with Lounge, Fireplace and Kitchen, Indoor Heated Spa, Complimentary Video Library, Heated Pool, business Center with Personal Computers, Copy/Fax Service, BBQ / Picnic Area with Grills, Private Garages, Fitness Center Additional resources for off-campus housing:  Like our Facebook Group to find roommates or post your room information: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/uccsbuynsell/

Popular websites for housing:  www.craiglist.org  www.apartments.com  www.rentals.com

Please be extremely cautious about information on these websites because there may be scams.

International Affairs University of Colorado Colorado Springs Copper House 9202 Tel: (719)255-5018 E-Mail: [email protected] Additional Housing Information

Location Most international students live on or near campus. Students who live off-campus generally find a place less than two miles away. Not only is this convenient for getting to and from campus (no car needed), but much of the social life occurs on campus. The US educational experience is not confined to the classroom, and you will find yourself learning as much from your fellow students as from the faculty.

Finding Housing The UCCS Global Engagement Office does not provide any assistance for international students (besides this apartment guide) to find off-campus housing. Thus, make sure to find good information about the neighborhoods near campus before signing a lease.

Understanding Apartment Listings and Costs Apartments for rent are often described using cryptic language and abbreviations. You will need to learn to decode apartment listings in order to find a place that meets your needs. Rental costs depend primarily on the size, condition, and location of the apartment, and whether utilities are included. Larger apartments and apartments which are closer to the school or shopping will cost more. The first distinguishing characteristic is the size of the apartment (room only, studio apartment, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom apartment).

Lease and Contract Please be careful about committing to a place without meeting the landlord and/or seeing the housing with your own eyes. Be aware that when you sign a lease you are signing a legal contract document that is binding and has penalties if you break it.

Utilities If the advertisement says that utilities are included, that usually means electricity, heat/gas, and water/sewage, but not telephone or cable TV.

Furnished vs. Unfurnished A furnished apartment will include a bed, chest of drawers or dresser, a couch or sofa, and a dining room table and chairs. A furnished apartment will also include a stove and refrigerator. An unfur- nished apartment will include a stove and refrigerator but nothing else

Deposit A security deposit is a fixed amount of money you pay your landlord, or management company, to cover any damage (other than “normal use”) you might cause to the property. The landlord cannot spend that money while you live in the apartment and will refund it back to you (if you did not dam- age anything).